Lifting a Long Leg

The lesson focuses on side-lying movements to explore the weight of the legs and head. Participants practice lifting the top and bottom legs in various orientations, including turning the heel or toes toward the ceiling. The sequences emphasize coordinating the spine, pelvis, and ribs to distribute effort and find ease in lifting through both physical and imagined movements.

Lying On SideLying On BackWeight And WeightlessnessLeg LengthPelvic-Rib CoordinationImagined MovementDifferentiating Flexors And ExtensorsEquipment: CushionsFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: ModerateSide bending: DefiningCross-lateral: Minor